New Model Cuts Montana’s Wolf Population Estimate Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released its 2025 Annual Wolf Report on Friday alongside proposed regulations for the 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping season. The report introduces a new population and distribution prediction model that ...
Stone Age Fish Traps Found at a Norwegian Mountain Lake Archaeologists have uncovered the first known evidence that prehistoric humans stocked freshwater fish in upstream mountain lakes. In 2022, researchers spotted what appeared to be fish traps on the lakebed of Lake Tesse in the mountains of m...
Get Paid to Fish Lake Pend Oreille Anglers and spearfishers on Lake Pend Oreille can earn cash rewards by turning in the heads of lake trout and walleye through the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Angler Incentive Program. The payout structure differs by species. Every lake trout head t...
Anglers across Pennsylvania are getting ready for some big changes to the state’s fishing rules. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is moving forward with new regulations that affect trout size limits, steelhead access, and even catfish. These changes are meant to improve fishing opp...
What Z87+ actually means, why fit matters more than tint, and the care mistakes that ruin good lenses. A practical guide to protective eyewear for the range.
Military veterans in Missouri have a special chance to enjoy the outdoors this hunting season. The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging veterans to apply for managed deer hunts across the state. These hunts give veterans a unique way to connect with nature, honor their service, and ...
When a wildfire threatens a forest, most people think about the danger to homes and large animals. But fires can also put fish at risk. That is exactly what happened during the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado, where a team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife stepped in to save a very special group of...
If you love deer hunting in Ohio, you may want to mark your calendar. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is holding a lottery that gives hunters a chance to participate in special controlled deer hunts. These hunts happen on land that is not normally open to the public, which makes them a rare opportu...
Hunters and trappers in Iowa need to pay attention this season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has made several updates to the state’s hunting and trapping regulations. These changes affect how, when, and where outdoor enthusiasts can pursue their favorite activities. Knowing the ...
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is the gap between how law enforcement dies and how the profession talks about dying: more officers end their own lives every year than are killed by suspects, and almost nobody trains for that number. Front Line Friday i...